Compulsory service

1[XXX] of candidates completed post graduate Medical courses.- (1) Every candidate other than the candidate who has undergone compulsory

5[XXX]

service

1[XXX] under sub-section (1) of section 3 and who has successfully completed post graduate

diploma or degree shall undergo one year compulsory service

3[in the existing vacancies as specified by the State Government]

1[XXX] in Government hospital in

5[XXX] area selected and posted on the basis of merit through process of counseling in the State in such manner as may be

prescribed. During such service he shall be called as senior resident

1[XXX] He shall be eligible for such a stipend

4[as specified by the State Government.]

3[Provided that, if candidates are selected for regular Central or State Government service, after post-graduation, such candidates shall be exempted.]

6[Provided that, candidates may be given a conditional No Objection Certificate to pursue higher studies like Super-specialty or Fellowship in the universities established by law upon submitting an affidavit or undertaking stating their commitment to fulfill the obligation of one year compulsory service post-completion of the higher studies failing which he shall be liable for penalty and such other consequences specified in the affidavit or undertaking.]

¹ Omitted by Act 35 of 2017 w.e.f. 11.07.2017.

² Substituted by Act 35 of 2017 w.e.f. 11.07.2017.

³ Inserted by Act 03 of 2024 w.e.f. 08.11.2023.

⁴ Substituted by Act 03 of 2024 w.e.f. 08.11.2023

⁵ Omitted by Act 71 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.05.2025.

⁶ Inserted by Act 71 of 2025 w.e.f. 27.05.2025.

2[(2) the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 3 shall mutatis mutandis apply to post graduates under this section: Provided that, such candidates who undergo compulsory rural service may be given temporary registration till completion of such service to treat patients independently and prescribe medicine.]